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Old Holland has been making artist colours since 1664, making it one of the oldest continuously operating companies in the art supplies industry. The company is known for uncompromising adherance to traditional techniques and standards. All colour making is done by hand, and all processes are controlled by artists. Pigments are ground in stone rather than metal rollers, and colours are packaged in lead tubes rather than the more modern aluminum alloy tubes, which eventually oxidize and decay. Old Holland Oils are produced according to traditional recipes, those used for paintings made in the 17th century. These paintings retain the clarity of their colours to this day. That's durability! Like hundreds of years ago, only the best pigments and binders are used to produce very concentrated and light-fast paint, resulting in higher colour strength, hiding power, and intensity. Only cold-pressed linseed oil from the first pressing is used for the binder. This optimizes oxidation (drying) of the paint and also promotes permanence. The brush strokes flow out better, too.

An essential tool for oil painters, this beautiful colour chart displays every color in the Old Holland Classic Oil Color range on hand-painted chips that measure 1¾" × ½". The chart, which measures 27½" high × 12" wide, also includes comprehensive information about pigment composition, transparency, lightfastness, drying time, and oil content. ... more »

Old Holland Classic Oil Colours has more than three centuries of traditional experience in the manufacture of artists' paint, and during that period it has proved that nothing beats the quality of traditional recipes.... more »

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Delivery Rates

Our delivery rates are:

Prepaid A4 Satchel (nationwide): $5 per order †

Local (North Shore): $5.50 per order *

Shorthaul (within 150kms): $7.50 per order *

Rest of North Island: $9.30 per order *

South Island: $10.40 per order *

† Prepaid Satchel is available for some smaller items that will fit into an A4 envelope. Please do not select the satchel option if your goods are breakable, easily damaged or flammable. * Oversized items may be charged an additional amount - once you have selected the items you need proceed to checkout to see the exact costs.

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